Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Oakland, MD

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Oakland, MD

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM / PM equivalent) | Every other weekend required | Holidays rotate with regular staff

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit serving a diverse patient population including chest pain, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic, detox, post-operative, and pediatric patients
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of no more than 1:5, working alongside LPNs and nurse aides
• Document telemetry strip readings faxed from the ICU monitoring team accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage and assist with respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in coordination with the RT team
• Float to other units as needed to serve as a tasker or additional support
• Participate in unit-specific orientation including medication technology, pharmacy, and lab training over a 3–5 day onboarding period

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current, valid BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong Medical Surgical background with experience managing a high variety of patient diagnoses

• ACLS and/or PALS certification (recommended but not required)
• Experience working in a unit that serves both adult and pediatric Medical Surgical populations
• Comfort with floating and adapting to varying unit needs

• Flexible scheduling preferences considered, with block scheduling options available and potential for additional shifts
• Supportive unit structure with nurse aides on every shift and respiratory therapy available around the clock